Junior Silicon Photonics Design Engineer

What You'll Do

• Support the design and simulation of silicon photonic components and small subsystems.
• Assist in the design and analysis of waveguides, modulators, photodetectors, couplers, splitters, and heaters.
• Run optical, electrical, and thermal simulations under guidance from senior engineers.
• Help with PDK usage, design rule checks, and layout-aware simulations.
• Support chip tape-out activities, data analysis, and lab measurements.
• Assist in correlating simulation results with measurements.
• Contribute to design documentation, reports, and presentations.
• Required Qualifications BSc or MSc in Electrical Engineering, Photonics, Applied Physics, or a related field. 0–2 years of experience in silicon photonics, integrated optics, or a closely related area.
• Basic understanding of optical waveguides and photonic components.
• Familiarity with simulation tools such as Lumerical, IPKISS, Photon Design, or similar is a plus.
• Basic knowledge of CMOS fabrication concepts.
• Strong willingness to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment.
• Good problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.
• Familiarity with Python, Matlab, or data analysis tools.
• Coursework or thesis work related to integrated photonics or optoelectronics is a plus.
• We offer Base Salary Equity Annual Bonus Plan Medical Insurance Information about our benefits you can find here: https://gf.com/careers/opportunities-in-europe/